Visit Fatehpur Sikri
- Romantic
- Family
- Unesco World Heritage
Fatehpur Sikri: How to get there?
1hr by bus from Agra
Fatehpur Sikri: See when to go?
From November to May
Fatehpur Sikri: For how long?
One day
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Fatehpur Sikri Holidays
Former capital of the Mogul Empire, located around 40 kilometers from Agra.
Fatehpur Sikri: What to see nearby?
What our travellers think of their stay
At 38 km from Agra, Fatehpur Sikri dates back to the 16th Century. It's home to a palace and mosque that you must see.
My suggestion
Village kids sell tickets at the palace entrance and will tell you it's for a school project. They then sell them on to the tourist office to be recyled. It's a way for locals to make some money and helps the environment at the same time
Former capital of the Mogul Empire, located around 40 kilometers from Agra.
My suggestion
Stay in Fatehpur Sikri : it's less touristy and more authentic and traditional than Agra.
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